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Double-Fatal Crash: Man Charged In Death Of Mom, Son On CT Roadway Double-Fatal Crash: Man Charged In Death Of Mom, Son On CT Roadway
Double-Fatal Crash: Man Charged In Death Of Mom, Son On CT Roadway A 29-year-old man is now charged in the death of a Connecticut mother and son last year after he allegedly crashed into them on the side of the interstate after their car broke down.  Derion Coker, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, faces two counts of second-degree manslaughter with a motor vehicle, two counts of evading responsibility resulting in death or serious injury, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Connecticut State Police said Tuesday, June 6.  Coker is accused of killing Jamie Krajewski, age 33, and her 17-year-old son Tyshon Ozzie Harper in…

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by Josh Lanier
News
CT State Police Seek Witnesses To Fatal I-95 Crash CT State Police Seek Witnesses To Fatal I-95 Crash
CT State Police Seek Witnesses To Fatal I-95 Crash Connecticut State Police are seeking witnesses to a single-vehicle crash that killed a 55-year-old man and closed the highway for hours. The crash took place on I-95 in New London County around 11:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12, near Exit 91 in Stonington. George A. Werrbach, of Charlestown, Rhode Island, was traveling northbound on I-95 North in the right lane when the 2019 Harley Davidson motorcycle he was riding traveled off into the right shoulder, said the Connecticut State Police. The motorcycle entered the right shoulder on its side and collided with the metal beam guide rail, state polic…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Nearly All Of CT Under Severe Drought Conditions Nearly All Of CT Under Severe Drought Conditions
Nearly All Of CT Under Severe Drought Conditions Severe drought conditions are being felt throughout Connecticut, leading to dried-out lawns, brittle trees, and lowered water supplies. The US Drought Monitor's map of drought conditions across the country, which is released every Thursday, classified all Connecticut counties as experiencing severe drought conditions as of Thursday, Sept. 1, except for a portion of New London County which is experiencing extreme drought. The website reported that drought persisted or expanded across much of the Northeast since the previous update, with increases in severe drought conditions in Connecticut, …

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
These Connecticut Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says These Connecticut Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says
These Connecticut Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says When it comes to the healthiest locales in the United States, several counties in Connecticut are faring quite well, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The outlet analyzed nearly 3,000 US counties on metrics it said shape and show the health of a community, like public safety, access to healthcare, educational equity, income, housing affordability, food availability, and nutrition. Analysts then used that data to rank the 500 healthiest communities in the country across 10 categories on a scale of zero to 100. In Connecticut, Middlesex County was ranked healt…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
This Eatery Serves Up Best Sandwich In Connecticut, New Report Says This Eatery Serves Up Best Sandwich In Connecticut, New Report Says
This Eatery Serves Up Best Sandwich In Connecticut, New Report Says A popular Connecticut eatery was chosen as the spot that serves the best sandwich in the state in a new report from Eat This, Not That. The website published its list of the best sandwiches in every state on Friday, March 11. Eat This, Not That reported that the "Holy Grail" sandwich from Press On Sandwich Crafters in New London County is the best sandwich in the state. The restaurant is located at 391 Norwich-Westerly Road in North Stonington. The signature sandwich is made with lean pastrami, swiss, sauerkraut, pickled egg, coleslaw, and homemade Russian dressing on grilled rye. Read t…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Delays On I-95, CT State Police Report Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Delays On I-95, CT State Police Report
Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Delays On I-95, CT State Police Report Authorities reported heavy delays on I-95 in Connecticut due to a tractor-trailer fire. The tractor-trailer fire happened in New London County on the northbound highway near Exit 73 in East Lyme, Connecticut State Police reported at about 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10. In the announcement, police advised motorists to seek an alternate route and expect heavy delays in the area. No further details about the incident were reported. 

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by Nicole Valinote
Schools
These Fairfield County High Schools Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings These Fairfield County High Schools Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings
These Fairfield County High Schools Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings It’s no secret that Connecticut is home to some of the nation’s best schools, but which rank among the top in the country? The U.S. News & World Report released its 2022 list of the best high schools in the country after evaluating nearly 18,000 schools at all levels. According to the organization - which touts itself as “the global authority in education rankings” - high schools were judged on a weighted scale on these factors: College readiness (30 percent); Reading and math proficiency (20 percent); Reading and math performance (20 percent); Underserved student performance (10 perc…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Authorities Issue Alert About Scam Messages Using Names Of CT Fire Departments Authorities Issue Alert About Scam Messages Using Names Of CT Fire Departments
Authorities Issue Alert About Scam Messages Using Names Of CT Fire Departments Authorities have issued alerts about individuals receiving scam text messages that include the names of Connecticut fire departments. The City of Hartford Fire Department reported on Sunday, April 17, that multiple members of the fire department and followers of the page have received a text about the sale of t-shirts for Hartford Fire or other fire departments. Authorities provided a photo of one of the text messages. "If you receive a message do not click or attempt to purchase anything, the link is likely a scam," the department said. The Lebanon Volunteer Fire Department in New London…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Police Release New Details After Suspect Who Allegedly Drove At Troopers Nabbed In CT Police Release New Details After Suspect Who Allegedly Drove At Troopers Nabbed In CT
Police Release New Details After Suspect Who Allegedly Drove At Troopers Nabbed In CT The 36-year-old man who took law enforcement on a multi-state chase after striking two police cruisers is facing a host of charges in Connecticut, state police announced. Dartmouth, Massachusetts resident Ian Grant, who was wanted on a felony warrant, attempted to flee police in Massachusetts on the morning of Wednesday, April 13, before ultimately crashing in Connecticut and being apprehended in New London County by police in North Stonington. Original story - Suspect Who Drove At Troopers Nabbed In North Stonington, Police Say During the chase, which began around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday,…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
23-Year-Old From CT Wins Reality Show Competition 23-Year-Old From CT Wins Reality Show Competition
23-Year-Old From CT Wins Reality Show Competition Fans of a popular reality TV show will have a chance to watch a New York native and current Connecticut resident compete -- and win -- amid the flames in a new episode that re-airs next week. The History Channel show "Forged in Fire" features contestants showing their skills at knife making. The "Firangi Sword" episode debuted Wednesday night, Dec. 29, and New London County, Connecticut resident and native Long Islander Brandon Hyner, one of the four contestants. won the competition, and took home a $10,000 prize. The episode will re-air the episode at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
COVID-19: 19-Year Veteran Of CT Police Department Dies At Age 57 COVID-19: 19-Year Veteran Of CT Police Department Dies At Age 57
Covid-19: 19-Year Veteran Of CT Police Department Dies At Age 57 A 19-year veteran of a Connecticut police department has died at the age of 57. In New London County, Norwich Police Lt. Josip Peperni died at Middlesex Hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 16, according to his obituary.  The Bulletin reported that the Norwich Police Department announced that Peperni died from complications from COVID-19.  "To a man who always treated everyone with the utmost respect and dignity," the Norwich Police Union said in  a Facebook post. "To a man who loved his family with every fiber in his being. To a brother who treated every member in the Norwich Police Department like…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
SUV Slams Into Second Floor Of Connecticut Home SUV Slams Into Second Floor Of Connecticut Home
SUV Slams Into Second Floor Of Connecticut Home An SUV ended up inside the second story of a Connecticut home after the driver crashed into the residence. The crash took place in New London County around 1:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, in Norwich, said the Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department. The department said when it arrived on the scene they found the SUV had crashed through a second-story room of the home, with the driver still inside the vehicle with a power line resting on the roof. All residents of the home were out and accounted for, they added. Once the power was secured and the vehicle stabilized, a bucket truck was used to…

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by Kathy Reakes